Disgruntled Washington Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin is still being mentioned as a potential trade target for the Las Vegas Raiders as the 2025 NFL season approaches.
Recall that Fox Sports floated McLaurin to the Raiders as a foolish trade idea not long ago. It was a fun offseason exercise, something we see every year. With a competent regime headed by general manager John Spytek now established, it’s not surprising that the Silver and Black are being mentioned as a potential trade destination for players. But does this proposal actually make sense?
As of this publication, things between McLaurin and his team aren’t looking too promising. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, McLaurin is “not happy” with the state of his extension. Additionally, on June 30th, league insider Adam Schefter stated during the Pat McAfee Show that “there’s no update on the Terry McLaurin situation, and that’s the problem.”
Should the Raiders trade for Terry McLaurin?
As a result, you’re seeing McLaurin trade scenarios make their way around the internet. As far as the Raiders go, Sports Illustrated listed Sin City as a landing spot.
“McLaurin would immediately enter Sin City as the No. 1 option in the Raiders’ offense, creating a quality three-headed monster alongside Jakobi Meyers and tight end Brock Bowers,” wrote Mike Kadlick. For offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, it would undoubtedly be an ideal situation. Can you imagine a passing attack featuring the aforementioned trio?
McLaurin’s reputation on the field precedes him. He’s a receiver that does everything you’re looking for in a No. 1 option. He consistently fights for every yard (359-yard YAC average each season), moves the chains (53 first down conversion average a year), and has amassed no fewer than 1,000 yards since 2020.
The real concern surrounding McLaurin going to any team, not just the Raiders, is the financial commitment that he’s eyeing. We’ve seen how the receiver market has exploded; McLaurin is going to, eh, command serious money (no pun intended). Would Spytek be willing to commit, say, $30 million a year?
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